AMC: Volunteers - Information Volunteers

AMC Information Volunteers are friendly folks who possess a firm knowledge base in outdoor recreation, as well as the trails around the destination they serve...in the White Mountains and at Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria, NH. They provide recreation information (trails, gear, trip planning, weather, etc.), conservation and natural history information, assist with retail sales and provide information on AMC membership... these volunteers are an invaluable resource to both the public and the AMC!

Who Should Apply
The individuals who will most enjoy being information volunteers are those who:

Have a friendly, outgoing, professional manner and experience working with the general public in a recreational setting.
Are AMC members.
Have solid knowledge of the destination, the surrounding area and trails where they intend to volunteer (see locations below).
Be relied upon to complete an evaluation form on each visit and submit it to supervising staff.
Volunteer a minimum of two days during the year.

What Volunteers Will Do
Information volunteers perform a number of rewarding responsibilities. They:

Provide guests and day visitors with accurate information on backcountry travel, area attractions, and AMC programs and destinations.
Provide information on AMC membership as a means to enjoy and protect our natural heritage in the Northeast.
Provide additional assistance as requested by the supervisor, which may include hosting; dining with guests; or selling AMC T-shirts, snacks, and other retail items to enhance visitor enjoyment/safety and provide financial support for our public service programs.
Attend a two-day spring training session annually for the first three years of service.
Make a firm commitment to provide coverage of at least four days annually.
Enhance the way our visitors experience the mountains! Help them have a fun, safe visit! Being an Information Volunteer is an excellent opportunity to make a difference!

Where Volunteers are Needed:

Pinkham Notch Visitor Center			Year-round
Crawford Notch Depot Visitor Center			Weekends and weekdays, May - Oct.
Huts (Mizpah Spring, Zealand Falls, Greenleaf, Lonesome Lake, Lakes of the Clouds)			Weekends, May - Oct.
Tuckerman Ravine			Weekends, July - Oct.
Cardigan Lodge			Weekends, July - Aug.

How the AMC Supports Volunteers
We offer our information volunteers:

Free room and board for the nights they volunteer. They may also bring one guest at a reduced rate.
An annual weekend training of interesting workshops and presentations - all free of charge.
A 30 percent discount on books and items sold at the Trading Post retail store in Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, the Highland Center, Cardigan Lodge, and at the high mountain huts during their volunteer visit.
Volunteers are also recognized for their efforts through Stewardship Society awards, based on the number of hours contributed annually... and more!

How to Apply
Complete our application form, which you can submit online, via fax, or by regular mail. For additional information, please email us by selecting "Volunteers" from this form. Thank you for your interest in volunteering for AMC as an Information Volunteer!